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Redfield

South Dakota · 2,333 residents · 1.928 sq mi
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Redfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,995. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 564 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,300. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,333
−19%since 2000
from 2,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,210 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+16%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Redfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,995
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,743 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,852
+47%since 2000
from $15,505 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+23%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,752)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(88)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,245)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.9%(22)
Diversity Score7.3%(170)
Diversity Score
7
+140%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.8 min
−31%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redfield, South Dakota?

Redfield, South Dakota has about 2,333 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Redfield, South Dakota?

The typical household in Redfield, South Dakota earns about $37,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Redfield, South Dakota expensive?

In Redfield, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Redfield, South Dakota?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Redfield, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Redfield, South Dakota?

About 12.5% of people in Redfield, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Redfield, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Redfield, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 321 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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